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The Galactic halo: stellar populations and their chemical properties.

Authors :
Norris, John E.
Montmerle, Thierry
Source :
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union; Aug2012, Vol. 10 Issue H16, p280-281, 2p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Below [Fe/H] = −3.0, there is an enormous range in [C/Fe]. We discuss the properties of C-rich ([C/Fe] > +0.7) and C-normal ([C/Fe] ≤ +0.7) stars in this regime, and suggest that there existed two different gas cooling channels in the very early Universe. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17439213
Volume :
10
Issue :
H16
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101380397
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1743921314005766